Careers Australia Queensland
Build Your Oilfield Career in Queensland
Discover exceptional opportunities in oil rig jobs and drilling roles with Ensign Queensland.
Queensland Oil Rig Jobs
Ensign Energy is a leader in land-based drilling, celebrated for innovation and excellence in every project we undertake.
At Ensign Queensland, you’ll benefit from competitive benefits and industry-leading training to help you advance in your career.
If you’re looking for oil rig or drilling jobs, Ensign provides the perfect platform to develop your skills and grow within a supportive team environment. With a strong focus on safety and collaboration, we ensure every employee thrives.
Discover the satisfaction of meaningful work with a team committed to excellence.
Explore our oil rig and drilling job openings today!
Our success stems from a team that works hard, takes pride in their efforts, and is driven by a passion for continuous learning
Oilfield & GAS JOBS IN Queensland
Pursue oil rig jobs and drilling roles at Ensign Queensland, where competitive benefits and expert training empower your career journey.
Find the role that suits you best and start your career with Ensign now!
Job Listings
Why Join Ensign in Queensland?
- Long-term career opportunities
- Work with advanced technology and state-of-the-art equipment
- Immediate full-time permanent positions
- Competitive 2024 rig and training rates
- Family-friendly FIFO/DIDO rosters (3 weeks on, 3 weeks off)
- Crew change hubs in Adelaide, Toowoomba, and Perth
- Full PPE provided and reimbursement for safety glasses and steel-toe boots
- Tailored skill development and leadership training
- Opportunities for certifications and industry-specific qualifications
- Referral incentives and employee recognition programs
- Health and wellness support through our Employee Assistance Program
The Employee Journey
From your first day at Ensign, we will help you discover new skills and acquire knowledge that prepares you to enhance your career so you can achieve your professional goals.
Oilfield Jobs Queensland FAQs
Ensign hires for a variety of oilfield positions, including:
- Floorhand/Roughneck
- Lead Floorhand/Motorhand
- Derrickhand
- Assistant Driller
- Driller
- Rig Manager/Tool Pusher
- Mechanic
- Electrician
- HSE Advisor
- Office Based Positions
To view all of our available positions, please browse the job postings above.
- Must be over 18 years old
- Must be an Australian citizen/permanent resident or have an open work visa
- Unrestricted manual driver’s license (essential)
- Operate 4×4 vehicles in the field
- Desirable certifications:
- CPR
- Senior First Aid
- DCGI/ISI
- Breathing Apparatus
- Confined Space
- Gas Testing and Monitoring
- Working at Heights
- Previous experience working in:
- Trade background/laboring experience
- Previous mining / oil & gas experience
- Additional certificates depending on the type of well & location
- Previous experience in either labourer or manual handling type roles
- Agree to work a rotating shift schedule that operates 24 hours a day with a 3-week on, 3-week off roster
- Understand that all Ensign operations and locations have a zero-tolerance policy regarding illegal drugs and alcohol
- Be well-coordinated
- Be able to work safely and quickly, and think ahead to the next procedure
- Be in good physical condition (strength and agility are necessary)
- Enjoy working as a member of a team
- Understand that most operations involve work at remote locations involving camps
- Applicants will be required to pass a full functional and medical assessment, including spirometry, hearing assessment, and drug and alcohol testing
Ensign will be particularly interested in those applicants who have:
- An unrestricted vehicle driver’s license
- Drilling or similar oilfield experience
- A background in heavy manual labour jobs
- A trades background
- Experience working in a team environment
- A high level of motivation
- A high work ethic
*Offers of employment may be made upon confirmation that the applicant has the physical capacity to perform the job. This is done by completing a medical and a functional capacity test conducted by a medical facility nominated by Ensign, and the cost is borne by Ensign.
Oilfield jobs can be very physically demanding and challenging, especially for those who are new to the industry. Expect to be outside in all-weather elements, working long hours, while being away from home.
Ensign Energy Services Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.